Cozy Vanilla Lavender Latte

I’ve never been much of a coffee drinker but if there’s one thing that’s hard for me to resist, it’s a good latte. Especially one made with lavender. The calming fragrance has a way of making me feel all cozy inside, instantly putting me in the mood to curl up on the couch with a blanket and a warm cup in my hands.

The first time I tried a lavender latte was at Watercourse Foods in Denver on our drive from California to Georgia. I still dream about how delicious that breakfast was. The biscuits and gravy and the almond flour pancakes were some of the best I’ve ever had. Man, what I wouldn’t give to have a restaurant like that here in Athens.

The food scene here might be better than I expected but it still has a long way to go before we see an entirely plant-based restaurant with trendy drinks like lavender lattes on the menu. In the meantime, I’ll just have to settle for making my own at home. #storyofmylife

The good news is that it’s super easy to whip up some lavender-infused syrup and use it to flavor homemade lattes. I paired the syrup with a splash of Silk’s Vanilla Almond Creamer which gives the coffee a hint of vanilla and a luxurious creamy texture without any weird or unnecessary additives.

Silk also just released a Pumpkin Spice Almond Creamer that I’m dying to try but I haven’t been able to find it in stores yet. In due time, my friends…

If you’re able to get your hands on some dried culinary lavender then I highly recommend infusing your own syrup. It’s so easy and you can use it for pancakes, waffles, tea…the possibilities are endless and oh so delicious.

It’s perfect for savoring the last of summer and welcoming the cool fall days. Cheers to that!

Ingredients:

For the Lavender Vanilla Latte

Lavender-Infused Syrup

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or 3 T honey if not vegan)

1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the syrup and dried lavender. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat then use a fine mesh sieve to separate the lavender bits from the syrup.

Add the warm coffee to a cup for serving then stir in 1 tablespoon of syrup and vanilla creamer until well-combined. Steam or froth the almond milk and pour on top of coffee. Sprinkle top with dried lavender, serve warm and enjoy!

Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #makingthymeforhealth. I love hearing your feedback!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

Thanks Hillary! It’s getting to be that time when all I want to do is cozy up on the couch with a good book and a warm latte. :)

This is my first time visiting your blog and I love it, just added it to my RSS feed! I love your food photography, it’s so pretty! And this recipe sounds amazing. I’ve never had a latte with lavender before, but I’m about to! Great job!

Hi there! You don’t need to add water. You just keep the syrup on low to simmer- it won’t burn unless you have the heat too high.

I”m not familiar with barley coffee but it sounds like it should be fine to substitute. I hope you enjoy!

These are so elegant looking! I love your photos! I’ve never been much of a coffee drinker either, but I worked as a barista for a while and I love the smell of coffee and I love making fun drinks! I bet these taste so delicious with the lavender :)

I didn’t know you were a barista! I actually tried to do some latte art for these photos and failed miserably. I could have used your help! :)

I totally wish we had a Watercourse Foods here too! Those almond flour pancakes were just fantastic— I wish I knew how they made them. I’ve never had a lavender latte before but I’m so curious to try one now. This looks just so cozy!

I know! I’ve been trying to find something online with the recipe but no luck. They were perfection!

Ohhh missing favorite restaurants … I SO get it! These look absolutely scrumptious, Sarah. We have a lavender farm just a short drive away. They grow a ton of it – 100% organic too! FTW! So I need to pick up some lavender. Sometimes in recipes it can be overwhelming.. so I love the idea of making an infused syrup with it… that way, the flavor is so much more controllable. Delicious work my dear! xo

Oh that’s so nice you live close to a lavender farm! I would drive there just to smell it, haha.

This sounds so lovely! Sooo dumb question- I have lavender in my herb garden, but how do I know if it’s “culinary” lavender? I feel like you’ve talked about this before and I don’t remember….
Side note, I went to Living Kitchen for dinner last night and it was amazing!

Yay! I’m so glad you got to try Living Kitchen! I had to go watch your IG stories to see as soon as I saw this comment, lol!

Culinary lavender is usually varieties that are best for cooking but you can use any kind. I haven’t tried it with fresh lavender so I’m not sure how that would work but I think it should be fine. Or you can dry a few stems and use the dried lavender from that!

I’ve never seen a lavender latte and now I really want one! This looks so heavenly and your photos just make me want to curl up on the couch with one!

Have you ever thought of opening up a vegan cafe? How amazing it’d be to be a “first” in your area! That is something I have thought about over the years… & I think it would be pretty cool! But on the other hand, my husband had his own business, so I know how tough it is too. Maybe one day…

Yes I have thought about that too! Especially in Athens because they have local funding set up for new businesses. They are very big with supporting local companies here. But I’ve worked in the restaurant industry and I know how difficult it is for very little payoff. Not to mention the failure rate is over 50% or something. So I don’t know. It would be a big risk!